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The **Yellow-bellied Sea Snake** (*Hydrophis platurus*) is one of the most fascinating marine reptiles that inhabit the world's oceans. Renowned for its
The yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis platurus) is a venomous species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae (the sea snakes) found in tropical oceanic waters around the world except for the Atlantic Ocean.
The Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake is a striking marine reptile with a black upper body and vivid yellow underside. Its paddle-shaped tail helps it navigate the open ocean, where it spends its entire life. This moderately-sized snake averages 60 cm but is capable of reaching a meter in length.
''Hydrophis platurus'', commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake, yellowbelly sea snake or pelagic sea snake, is a species of snake from the subfamily Hydrophiinae found in tropical oceanic waters around the world, excluding the Atlantic Ocean.
27 lut 2023 · Unlike the banded sea krait, which rests on rocky shores in order to digest food, this is a species of the true open seas. Yellow-bellied sea snakes typically live miles off shore, or even in the remote hearts of oceans, whether a stormy sea of crashing waves, or the blue, sparkling seas of a postcard.
Yellow-bellied sea snakes inhabit a variety of marine environments, including coral reefs, mangrove forests, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.
It’s one of about 36 sea snake species known from Australian waters and is easily identified, being distinctively black on the upper surface and bright yellow underneath. Seas snakes are stealth predators that quietly stalk then seize their fish prey.
